An overview of the various types of spirits (phi) prevalent in Thai society, including tree spirits, baby spirits, and ghosts of death.
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Sacred Sites of Thailand
An overview of Buddha images, shrines and holy places to be found in Phitsanulok, Bua Bok and That Phanom.
Monk Chat Programs in Chiang Mai
Some FAQ's about Monk Chats and a list of Monk Chat locations (and hours) in Chiang Mai.
A Concise History of Thailand
A comprehensive overview of the history of Thailand, Thai culture and people.
Cooking Classes in Chiang Mai
An overview of some popular Chiang Mai cooking schools and their programs and contact information.
Ghosts in Thai culture
This article discusses the belief in ghosts (phi) that is prevalent in Thai culture. In the history of Thailand, Buddhist popular beliefs are intermingled with legends about spirits or ghosts of local folklore.
Luxury Train of Thailand
An article about a new luxury train ride that offers a journey of discovery in Thailand. Passengers can experience South-east Asia's most exotic country in flamboyant style.
Study of Southern Thai Healers Treating Stroke Victims
This is a study that explored the treatment and outcomes of treatment for patients with lomammapart who were cared for by traditional folk healers in Southern Thailand. Lomammapart is the Thai Folk Medicine term for stroke.
Hilltribe Healers of Northern Thailand
A listing of the various hill tribes of northern Thailand - (Lahu, Lisu, Karen, Hmong) - with distinguishing cultural and historical characteristics
Linguistic Perspectives of Thai Culture
A research paper detailing ways in which language and social norms interact and reflect each other in Thai society. Paper originally presented to workshop of social science teachers at University of New Orleans, USA (Summer 1994).